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Hi Sir, I am 21 years old and studying in 12th standard. I am interested to appear for NDA exam. I want to know about the eligiiblity criteria for me to appear in this exam. I want to go for Defence Service in my future. So I think that NDA is the best choice for me.

You can't apply for NDA exam if your age is 21 years old. The age should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years if you are looking to join defense forces through UPSC NDA exam. There is no age relaxation available for this exam.

Hence, you need to look for some other options because for NDA you are not eligible. You can try for some other jobs.

Eligibility to appear in NDA exam:-

No with 21 years of age you can't apply for NDA examination.
The age for NDA examination is between 16.5 to 19 years.
Eligibility for NDA examination:-
You should be complete 12th with Sciences stream from a recognised Board of India.
Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
Age limits is 16.5 to 19 years.
Girls are not eligible for this exam.
You should be a citizen of India.
You should be physically fit .

Selection procedure:-
Written test
Personal interview
Medical test.

For further details visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission
http:// www.upsc.gov.in.

Sorry, you are not eligible for NDA exam at the age of 21 years because maximum age for NDA is 16.5 to 19 years.

Eligibility:-
Candidate must have completed their 12th with science stream at least 60% marks from a recognised board .
Only unmarried male can apply for NDA exam.
Must be citizen of India.
Medically fit.

For NDA exam age required is 16.5 to 19.5. So, with an age of 21 years, you are not eligible for it. You don't have any option but to look at other options.

Your age is gone for NDA and it would be better to apply for some other exams.